2870865 - Picklist Error: "XXXX is an invalid picklist value in import file or database for null" - OData API

In this document we shall discuss the below error when working with Picklist values in the context of OData API Replication:
"XXXX is an invalid picklist value in import file or database for null"

Occasionally, when upserting or replicating picklist/custom picklist values into SuccessFactors (SF), the above error can appear in the OData API Response payload. This can have a negative affect on the replication and can even halt the replication of that user to the system.

• SuccessFactors (SF)
• BizX
• OData API

1. Ensure the picklist and its value is "upsertable".
2. Verify the picklist code (“XXXX”) exists in the picklist (“parentPicklistExample”).
3. Perform an OData API Upser into the SF system using the picklist value - e.g:
   POST https://apiXX.successfactors.eu/odata/v2/upsert
4. View error.

• Assigned login language for the API user is incorrect.

1. Login Language:
   Verify the login language for the API user is en_US. As per our standard documentation it must be en_US.
   A new url parameter, fileLocale, is now available for upserts. en_US is currenty supported so in other words, like the
   UI and the import engine, OData APIs now support the internationalization of floating decimal points.
   
   
2. Import Check:
   Should this not work, please try and IMPORT the file - do not use the API but a manual import. If this also fails, the Picklist needs to be checked with the Employee Central (LOD-SF-EC) Team. 

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central OData API: Reference Guide - fileLocale (Page 58)


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